Transforming Trash to Treasure with Incredible Dumpster Finds

Believe it or not, these gorgeous chairs you see now were once destined for the landfill! In this video, we take you on a thrilling journey as we transform 4 chairs rescued from a dumpster dive into stunning statement pieces that will elevate any space. Get ready to be amazed by the entire process, from the initial cleaning and prep work to the application of those magical finishing touches that truly make them shine. Whether you're a seasoned upcycler or a curious newbie, this video is packed with inspiration and practical tips to help you breathe new life into your own furniture finds. We'll also share some budget-friendly tricks and techniques that prove upcycling doesn't have to break the bank. So, grab your tools, unleash your creativity, and get ready to be a part of this incredible dumpster-to-dream transformation! Don't forget to like and subscribe for more inspiring upcycling projects!
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[@jankirschke7425]

My parents moved to assisted living from their home of over 50 years in December, 2023. They are 95 and 99. A grandson bought the family home and he acquired the family stool. It never had a back like the one you found, but it has the folding steps. If someone in the family hadn’t bought the house, I would have taken the stool for myself. So many memories in one little seat!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Finding it brought back so many memories so it was nice to restore one thanks for watching

[@Tla81]

My mom’s stool like the one you have is bright red! It sat just under the phone on the wall in the kitchen. I have it now!

[@jankirschke7425]

@@Tla81 I recall our stool being bright red at one time. It got recovered at some point.

[@annelane2966]

It makes my heart smile when people truly save items from the landfill. Love the wood replacements on the first chair!!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you enjoyed

[@Thatsinteresting363]

WOW! The granny stool chair took my breath away! Simply perfect and I’d love one in my home❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@pambrewer9082]

Yes, I remember one at mother's house. A most handy chair to hane.

[@bethrossignol9746]

I love that grandma stool and the stool from the chair!!! All are wonderful!!! You give us such good ideas!!!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you enjoyed thanks so much for watching

[@alexlaessle1]

I love picking up gems from the side of the road. I found free frame, and it's the perfect size I've been looking for! Fun, fun, fun!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

So cool!

[@vanessaholtan2193]

I had one of these from my mom also. I redid the seat and back with new vinyl. It worked out great. The wood was still good so didn't need to replace it. My granddaughter uses it at her art desk.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

That’s wonderful thanks for watching

[@carolkokx9638]

The Adirondack chairs my favorite

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you enjoyed

[@carolkokx9638]

They all turned out great

[@lovingmayberry307]

I got a grandma step chair from a church rummage sale for $5 last year, sanded and reupholstered it and I love it!!! 👍😊

[@vickielouisa72]

Hands down, the grandma chair-you impressed me again! I love to “dumpster dive” and road rescue.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you enjoyed

[@lalagamma4452]

They were all beautiful, but the first one brought me Some wonderful memories. Today's Quote: ""Kindness is giving hope to those who think they are all alone in this world". I used to bring things home to use. One time I found a beautiful dresser, it had bed bugs. We spent so much money getting rid of them Now my other half doesn't want me to pick up stuff. 😢Huge hugs. Namaste 🐞🐞🐞

[@OurUpcycledLife]

So glad you enjoyed the video and I love your quotes. Take care.

[@Artsylady2030]

there must be a spray of some kind to kill any bugs on stuff before you bring them in your house ....now I am scared cause I am about to buy a cedar dresser

[@lalagamma4452]

We had the spray from the do it your self pest control. We had an issue before we used it. Contact your local pest control they definitely know more than me. I didn't want to scare you I'm terribly sorry I just thought someone would have an answer. Today's Quote: "We shouldn't be afraid to embrace whimsy, that nagging idea that life be magical; it could be special if we were only to take a few risks." -Donald Miller. Huge hugs. Namaste 🐞🐞🐞

[@reneenewfrock5743]

A good steamer with a splash of vinegar in it kills bed bugs! You may want to do a couple treatments just to be sure. No expensive chemicals or professionals necessary.

[@lalagamma4452]

@@reneenewfrock5743 TY 🐞🐞🐞

[@Gretchen_T.]

You did a great job on all of them, but the Grandma's kitchen chair was impressive!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

My favourite also thanks so much

[@gann719]

I am always amazed at your makeovers and things you find at the landfill! The first makeover was my favorite. I love love how that turned out!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you so much!!

[@charlotted6247]

I love all of the chairs. The green Adirondack chair looks so comfortable. You found great pieces.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks so much!

[@michellegrenon78]

You did a great job on all of these chairs!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed.

[@jenniferwagner2120]

WOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOW!!!!!! These upcycles are absolutely amazing!!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks

[@wendymorton1999]

I love the Cosco Chair that you did first. I have one and I’m going to remove the seat, back and steps and redo it just like you did. I’ve had it for a few years and couldn’t decide how I wanted to redo it. Thank you for the inspiration 💕💕💕

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Great idea!!

[@deborahdavey1743]

I do love all the up cycles you have done today the two that I especially like the chair step stool, which I also remember in my grandmother’s kitchen, and the Adirondack chair. You have so much talent thank you for sharing.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Wonderful!

[@kathyallen6238]

I had to smile at your last recycle. My late mother had, by necessity, a make-do life. She took a backless chair, made a cushion for it, edged it with a hanging down ruffle and it served as my desk chair for years!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Great memories

[@basilsage1313]

I loved the step stool, all were great! Thank you, I just found you.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@geralyndebolt6099]

It’s beautiful I love the chair from grandma’s and the other one too . ❤❤❤

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks

[@janefisher576]

Loved the kitchen chair and the Adirondack.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yay, thank you!

[@barbarajenkins8050]

The step chair and the Adirondack chair are my favorites, but all turned out beautifully. ❤

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching.

[@spudspuddy]

Adirondack is a weird word people have started using incorrectly as it actually means TREE KILLER

[@jackielucchesi6654]

Love the way they all turned out!!!!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed.

[@jackielucchesi6654]

@@OurUpcycledLife Yvw

[@user-xt1gi4mj2d]

I really liked the old grandma chair best. Wish I had one.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Me too glad you enjoyed

[@karenherrera7752]

My grandmas chair had red vinyl

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes I remember those

[@Artsylady2030]

yup mine too

[@sweetmother2406]

That Adirondack chair was quite a find!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I think so also

[@tracyshumaker8272]

I ❤ that you saved all of these

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed.

[@lydialangfordjoiner765]

Wow-That first chair. Thanks for sharing!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@teresastradling8755]

These were all great up cycles. My favorite was the kitchen step chair, brings back memories of my childhood 😊

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Love that!

[@kimresnick7052]

All are cool but I love the granny stool and the chair/stool at the end.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks

[@debmusick]

Love all 4! But the step-stool chair is the best.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I think so also

[@dedeodell1016]

Love all. My mother in law had the chair/stool. Wish we still had it. Darn

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Keep your eye open for another one. Glad you enjoyed.

[@kmo3811]

The first stool is really cute. I think some rubber pieces on the legs so they don't scratch the floor would be a great addition.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes I ordered some but weren’t delivered in time for video

[@user-jc8ud6xe9r]

It’s hard to choose, they’re all so different and so beautiful. I pick the kitchen chair (#1)

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I totally agree!

[@tinahansen2711]

I love every piece you saved! You have a great eye! Such pretty outcomes!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you so much!

[@janicelang2232]

They were all amazing, but my favorites were the 1st for sure and the little stool was adorable. Thanks for a great video.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome!

[@wandadavis8209]

My favorite was the high stool... beautiful

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Mine too thank you so much for watching

[@dianacampanelli3250]

You brought some work memories with your first project,thank you!🤗💜🌻💕

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome!

[@dianacampanelli3250]

@@OurUpcycledLife 💜🌻💕

[@cherylciston]

Love that first chair! I have a old high chair that needs that same attention, thanks for the inspiration

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome!

[@wandanichols1187]

Love your redo projects..

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed.

[@gracemoore384]

Loved the old step stool with the folding foot stair

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Me too!

[@colettemack3690]

The first chair is my favorite. I have passed several. Now I will consider rescue.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad to inspire

[@joyb2285]

They are all great!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed.

[@lezacurtis5880]

Your garden is beautiful 💖🌸💖can’t wait to see watch it grow this year💖🌺💖

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks 😊

[@tonnienette69]

I like the first, grandma's chair!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Me too glad you enjoyed

[@lindakinville7037]

I think the most transformed was the first one but the Adirondack chair was my fav...love those

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching.

[@szatman14szat2]

I love the chair with the folding steps. We have one in bad shape, can’t wait to follow your lead!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

So glad to give you some inspiration thanks for watching

[@ChicagoDreamer5]

Great projects, ideas. My favorite was the last one -- the stool. Turned out great.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks so much!

[@jennifershields2827]

Love them all but yes, the first one for sure. 😮❤

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Me too

[@SweetSthrnBel]

Love the wooden stool! I can think of so many different uses for it besides butt parking 😊

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Right!!

[@elainereynolds7701]

Absolutely I would want One of Each... Very, Very Nice.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You and me both!

[@delmiller4184]

Terrific job on all pieces Deidre! ❤

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you! 😊

[@jenniferofthejungle]

The first was my favorite!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you enjoyed

[@malindagosnell6533]

Amazing transformation. I love them all.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@ourroad2358]

I loved the Adirondack chair! I think I would prefer some of the other chairs without all the wording, but they were all beautiful!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed.

[@rivkaattarattar9404]

Muy muy lindo tu trabajo,me gusta mucho,gracias por compartir

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you enjoyed thanks so much for watching

[@vintagelady1]

Love your upcycles, all of them, but my heart belongs to the adirondack chair! I salvaged a similar one from my neighbor across the street. When they put it out, I waited until dark to snatch it up b/c I was a little embarrassed, since I didn't know them well. When my house went up for sale & she brought a client through, we laughed about it! My favorite method of distressing is the candlewax---I think it produces the most authentic chippines!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

What a fun story I remember being a little bit embarrassed, grabbing stuff off the side of the road but now I go full force right in lol

[@Nancy-ii5yo]

Loved all your chair projects. I can't pick a favorite!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks so much glad you enjoyed

[@Justagirlnamedshawn]

I can see why you kept the first project.😊 Now, I need to ger to the dump😂😂

[@sharonbrown111]

Love chair one

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you enjoyed

[@shelly1224]

Amazing transformations. Love them all

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@shiannemckracken4732]

Luv dumpster diving. Great video idea 💡😊

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you 🤗

[@debracharron7685]

Great job on all but I love the first one the best !

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you! 😊

[@michaelamaestas4950]

The kitchen stool is so awesome

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I love it!

[@deboramorrissey7442]

My favorite is the Adirondack chair!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed.

[@user-us7vz9ys5e]

VERY MUCH RESULTS!!!

[@bebe6311]

I love them all, but the first one Is my favorite because my childhood memories of us Having one of them came back And swelled love in my ❤️ Ty so much 💓

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes, brought out lots of memories for me also thank you so much for watching. Glad you enjoyed.

[@robinmagargle8116]

They were all great but the first was my favorite

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you enjoyed thanks so much for watching

[@carolsnyder948]

Luv all but my favorite was the first one

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you

[@matabrandy1]

They all are awesome but my favorite was the first stool

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Mine too, glad you enjoyed

[@andrearoth2669]

Loved them all especially the chair turned into stool at the end it was beautiful 😍 ty 4sharing ❤❤

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you enjoyed

[@anngray398]

Love the first stool. My family still has my Aunts which s the original red plastic.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Very cool!

[@fridaemilsson8868]

So good 😍

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks

[@lesliemckinley9615]

The kitchen stool was my favorite. Although all your projects look great.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you! 😊

[@janweaver3112]

Wonderful conversions.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed.

[@luchaoden1606]

I Loved them all but the first one was my favorite ❤

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks so much for watching. Glad you enjoyed.

[@alexandraholguin3761]

I like #1/#3 ❤❤❤❤

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed.

[@lindatobin5171]

The first one was my favorite but I loved them all great job!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks so much 😊

[@PattiMac00]

I love the graphics! Such fun projects

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks 😊

[@jesusisking117]

I'm in the process of painting some outdoor chairs and a small couch. Looking great so far then some new cushions will complete the job. I also redid two indoor chairs i got for free from the same people's driveway. They came out gorgeous and completely different

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Wonderful!

[@sandyherschberger3620]

Gorgeous!!!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you!!

[@rosarodriguez7153]

😻😻😻👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼en español, muchas gracias y me gustaron todas, saludos y bendiciones desde Puerto Rico.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Excellent!!!

[@littleone7404]

The 1st 2 chairs I would not have put the decal on the back so it could be seen at all times. The Adirondack chair Looks beautiful in the green. The stool you made is cute it what stops the split in the front of the seat ?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you enjoyed

[@Christie-gp2cy]

GREAT JOB` You are really great at upcycling because you have creativity and vision. You most certainly are most certainly not the average crafter. Thanks so much for sharing your talents! I liked the step stool project the best. What a transformation!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you very much!

[@mountaingirl1797]

Beautiful job on step stool‼️👍🏻😁

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks 👍

[@nancystrobel1574]

Love them all but the stool takes the cake!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

One of my favourite projects I’ve done thanks for watching

[@Braedenfish]

Cannot pick a fave🎉

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed.

[@paranormalnora]

Beautiful work

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you very much!

[@dwanagriffith6701]

❤ love all the projects

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks

[@laleighma1]

You have a great eye and are so creative!!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you! 😊

[@patriciabowser6351]

Awesome look!!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you!!

[@esterpuertasmacias1194]

Si duda mi favorita es la primera silla, buen trabajo ❤

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks 😊

[@KevinBruce-ti1sg]

Love them all awesome job

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks 🙏

[@violafrazier8925]

Excellent 💯

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks 💯

[@cindyb.2951]

NICE SAVE! 🪑🪑

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks 👍

[@johnettehaines6291]

Came across 3 dining chairs for those counter high tables. 2 yrs later, at the same place I saw the 4th chair. Then 3 mos later the table. All from the same place put out for big idem pick up. I liked them all

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Oh excellent

[@rbrownaz]

I want 1 of each please! 😊

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed.

[@marciaamoras7398]

Lindo trabalho! Adorei a cadeira verde, muito linda! Obrigada por mostrar seu trabalho. Paz e bem!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you enjoyed

[@robertgriffith9703]

Our Tastes May be Different But You are to be Commended for Upcycling and showing others how to do it.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed.

[@jackieraulerson2005]

I grew up with a chair like the first one, yellow boomerang pattern. Please add rubber feet! 🙂 great job! Adirondack chairs are so comfortable! Nice color!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I actually had some ordered but didn’t arrive in time for video! All good now